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# How to setup OBS

Although OBS may seem intimidating, it's very easy to navigate around after you finish setting up and familiarize yourself with interface! 

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## YouTube Tutorial for OBS Twitch setup

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Check out this video from Hammer Dance on how to setup OBS! Note that this is targeted towards those who want to stream to Twitch!

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## How to setup for study streams

If you want a simple, step-by-step guide on how to get started with study streaming on YouTube, check out [this article from Girl Knows Tech](https://girlknowstech.com/study-with-me-obs/)! 

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Although it's made for YouTube, the steps are very similar for Twitch!

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If you want more options for different widgets and layouts, check out the other pages in this guide!

- <a href="/guide/stream-widgets" class="no-target-blank">Stream Widgets</a>
- <a href="/guide/stream-layouts" class="no-target-blank">Stream Layouts</a>

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